Who is the POTUS?

The President of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and is responsible for enforcing the laws of the United States. The president is also the chief diplomat of the United States, and is responsible for conducting foreign policy.

Qualifications for the Presidency

• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least 35 years old.
• Must have resided in the United States for at least 14 years.

Term of Office

The president serves a four-year term, and may be re-elected to a second term. The president is elected by the Electoral College, which is composed of electors chosen by each state.

Powers of the President

The president has a wide range of powers, including the power to:

• Veto legislation passed by Congress.
• Issue executive orders, which have the force of law.
• Appoint cabinet members and other high-ranking officials.
• Pardon federal criminals.
• Declare war.

Current POTUS

The current POTUS is Joe Biden, who was elected in 2020. Biden is the 46th president of the United States.